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“I extend a warm invitation to our Ijaw brothers and sisters in the Diaspora to redirect their focus towards their ancestral homeland. I am pleased to assert that our state boasts the most secure and welcoming environment for professionals and entrepreneurs to thrive, as well as for individuals to relax and unwind, setting us apart as a haven among other states in the country. We eagerly anticipate the opportunities to collaborate with our brethren to unlock the vast potential that our state has to offer.”

“Anybody interested in political office should eschew bitterness. It is God that gives power but He uses men. As we all witnessed in this state, God used the immediate past governor to ensure that we took over from him.”

“Rivers and Bayelsa are one. Since you came on board, both states have been peaceful. Now we have understanding even in areas where we had issues.

“Bayelsa has huge potential for rice cultivation and yet we purchase rice. As a government, we decided to engage with the immediate past Korean Ambassador to Nigeria and he put Bayelsa under the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) programme that supports sustainable development in developing countries.

“We acknowledge your contributions to our families in the region through your insightful and resolute inputs to the processes of managing governance in NDDC. As Managing Director, through all the development initiatives being implemented especially light up the region by the Renewed Hope Agenda, you represent the shining light of our region.

The launch of the rice distribution programme in Niger Delta region before Christmas and New year marked a significant step in the efforts of the Niger Delta Development Commission to ensure the availability of food on table for the people. The Director of Procurement, Dr. Week Doodei Agbabou at the event, highlighted the commitment of…

As we celebrate this season of giving and unity, let us recognize the contributions of leaders like Hon. Engr Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei who not only provide resources but also foster a sense of hope and aspiration within the community. Here’s to more initiatives and gatherings that strengthen the bonds of support and uplift the lives of women and families in Southern Ijaw!

“So, having had these practical experiences before becoming governor, l resolved that my number one priority is to open up our hinterlands. I did not have to first consult with anybody. When people drive comfortably to their communities, they appreciate government’s efforts.

“The implication is that the work stops. You can’t conduct any tests. To diagnose TB, we need to submit samples to the GeneXpert machine. It analyzes samples and determines whether it is TB or not. Moreover, it identifies the type of TB, whether it is drug-susceptible or drug-resistant. From there, the doctor can proceed accordingly.”

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has admonished Christians and privileged individuals to reach out to those who do not have to enable them to celebrate Christmas. Senator Diri gave the admonition during the state’s 2024 Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. The governor also urged his…